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It’s almost upon us again – the pre-Christmas savings scramble which sees shops slash prices and consumers competing for the best bargains! To some, it unsurprisingly sounds like a horror movie – Nightmare on High Street – but savvy shoppers can easily avoid the stress, strained tempers and the long queues at the till by following our five tips for … Read More

School might be out for summer but there’s a lesson still to be learned about the importance of pre-term budgeting. It comes after a recent survey from Equifax (September, 2016) found the combined cost of parents getting their children ready for September is nearly £300*. From new uniforms to stationery, sports gear to getting a new school bag, the research … Read More

We’ve all heard horror stories from work colleagues, friends, family members or in the news about card fraud and security breaches. Here at UNISON Prepaid Plus we take customer safety very seriously. However, there are a number of things cardholders can do themselves to help minimise the risk. From running regular antivirus checks on your computer to being extra cautious on … Read More

UK households had a combined credit card debt of £66.7bn in the year to November, figures from the Bank of England show. The Bank’s monthly Money and Credit report claims consumer credit, which includes car loans and second mortgages as well as credit cards, has risen at its fastest rate in 11 years, up 10.8% over the last 12 months … Read More

It’s time to get out of hibernation and ring in the spring. And what better way to start a new season than with a spot of home improvement! Whatever your budget, we’ve got partner retailers like Wilko, B&Q, Homebase, Debenhams, Wyevale Garden Centres and many more on board for all your cleaning and DIY essentials. What’s more, getting equipped will … Read More

A study by insurance company Royal London (released in January 2017) revealed that 19 million people in the UK don’t have an approach to budgeting that they feel works*. The research also found that almost a third (30%) of the UK population struggle to keep up with bills. The findings are particularly timely following research from the Trades Union Congress … Read More

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